Westpac announces Board changes

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23 SEPTEMBER 2020
WESTPAC ANNOUNCES BOARD CHANGES
Westpac Banking Corporation (“Westpac”) has today announced the appointment of
Michael (Mike) Hawker AM to the Westpac Board effective in November 2020.
Westpac Chairman, John McFarlane said, “We are delighted to welcome Mike to the
Board and will benefit greatly from his board experience and deep knowledge of
financial services.”
Mr Hawker was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Insurance
Australia Group (IAG) from 2001 to 2008. Prior to IAG, Mr Hawker held executive
positions with Westpac, including Group Executive, Business and Consumer
Banking between 1998 and 2001, and prior to that was Executive Director of
Citibank International in Europe and Deputy Managing Director of Citibank in
Australia.
Mr Hawker said, “I am looking forward to working with John and the Board as the
Group navigates a unique banking environment.”
Mr Hawker will be an independent Non-executive Director and will become a
member of the Board Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Committee and Board
Technology Committee upon his appointment.
Westpac has also announced that Alison Deans has decided to retire from the Board
at the conclusion of the 2020 Annual General Meeting.
Ms Deans joined the Board in 2014 and in that time has served on various
Committees including the Board Risk, Remuneration, Nominations and Technology
Committees.
Mr McFarlane said, “Alison has made a significant contribution to the Westpac Board
and has been an outstanding shareholder representative. In addition to her sound
judgement, Alison has provided particular leadership and insights through her role
as Chair of the Board Technology Committee in a period of significant technological
change. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Alison for her commitment to
Westpac and shareholders and I wish her well for the future.”
Ms Deans said, “It has been a privilege to serve on the Westpac Board. I wish
Westpac every success as it continues to make the changes needed to simplify and
strengthen the Bank.”
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About Mike Hawker AM
Mr Hawker has substantial experience in the financial services industry including
management experience in regulated entities in Australia and internationally.
Mr Hawker is currently a Non-executive Director of the BUPA Global Board UK and
the BUPA ANZ Group. He is the Lead Independent Director of Washington H. Soul
Pattinson and Company Ltd, a board member of the Museum of Contemporary Art
Australia and a Director of Rugby World Cup Limited. Mr Hawker is also currently a
Non-executive Director of Macquarie Bank Limited and Macquarie Group Limited
and will retire from those boards prior to his commencement at Westpac. Mr Hawker
has also held a number of previous Non-executive Director positions with both
Australian and international companies, including Aviva plc.
Mr Hawker was also President of the Insurance Council of Australia, Chairman of the
Australian Financial Markets Association, a board member of the Geneva
Association and a member of the Financial Sector Advisory Council.
Mr Hawker holds a Bachelor of Science from The University of Sydney and is a
member of various professional associations including a Fellow of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors, Senior Fellow of the Financial Service Institute of
Australia and Fellow of the Institute of Directors UK. In 2010, Mr Hawker was made
a Member of the Order of Australia.


For further information:

David Lording Andrew Bowden
Group Head of Media Relations Head of Investor Relations
0419 683 411 0438 284 863


This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, General Manager & Company
Secretary.